A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8948547 Details
Epoch: 420 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 96117933 epoch_slot_no: 41133 block_no: 8948370 slot_leader_id: 7006117 size: 87645 time: 2023-06-25 09:10:24 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bdfbf9d185df3be9cb1df8298f409fa0a7bc8e7d892e3a726c934b8a892daa4Block Operator
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